A lively snowfield racing competition covering thrilling horse races and traditional wrestling in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region added festive atmosphere to the Spring Festival, attracting tourists nationwide.

The horse race was held in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, during which skilled riders galloped across the field. Horse wrestling was even more exciting, with riders testing their strength and skill on horseback, frequently drawing cheers from the audience.

"I'm so happy to be able to race horses with my fellow villagers today! I wish our village all the best, and everyone peace and happiness," said Mahzan Yerhabul, a young horse racer.

The competition also featured lively dances and Aken performances, a traditional folk art form shared by the Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. Elderly villagers distributed candy and offered their best wishes for the Spring Festival. The festive and peaceful atmosphere attracted many tourists from across the country.

"I had never experienced such an event before, and I found it very interesting participating for the first time. I tried horse riding and snowmobiling, which I found particularly fun," said Zhang Lexin, a tourist from east China's Zhejiang Province.

The nine-day Spring Festival holiday started from Sunday.